Listed below are recommended websites. Additionally, links to other sites pertaining to a specific topic can be found within appropriate sections throughout The Cancer Council Queensland website. The information contained in these linked websites does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Cancer Council Queensland. Effort has been made to ensure the websites are credible. However, The Cancer Council Queensland and its advisors cannot accept liability in relation to this information. We wish to advise these websites may be protected by Copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of the authors.
Cancer – General
Brain tumours
Breast cancer
Gynaecological cancer
Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma
Prostate cancer
Complementary and alternative therapies
How to find a specialist
Palliative care
Clinical trials
Decision support
Survivorship
Helping children
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The Cancer Council Australia
www.cancer.org.au |
The Cancer Council Australia is the National Body for cancer initiatives in Australia. |
The Cancer Council Australian Capital Territory
www.actcancer.org |
The Cancer Council ACT website contains information on both its organisational activities and events. |
The Cancer Council New South Wales
www.cancercouncil.com.au |
The Cancer Council New South Wales website is a comprehensive resource. |
The Cancer Council Northern Territory
www.cancercouncilnt.com.au |
The Cancer Council Northern Territory website provides excellent information on fundraising initiatives. |
The Cancer Council South Australia
www.cancersa.org.au |
The Cancer Council South Australia website is an excellent resource. |
The Cancer Council Tasmania
www.cancertas.org.au |
The Cancer Council Tasmania website is a comprehensive resource. |
The Cancer Council Victoria
www.cancervic.org.au |
The Cancer Council Victoria’s website contains information on both its organisational activities and events. |
The Cancer Council Western Australia
www.cancerwa.asn.au |
The Cancer Council Western Australia website is an excellent resource. |
Virtual Cancer Centre
www.virtualcancercentre.com |
The Virtual Cancer Centre is a good resource for finding up to date news, articles and breakthroughs in the area of cancer control. |
British Association of United Cancer Patients
www.cancerbackup.org.uk |
Cancerbackup is the premier organisation for cancer support throughout the United Kingdom. The website has comprehensive, easy to understand information on specific cancers and their treatments. |
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov |
The National Cancer Institute is the major cancer body in America. This excellent website has detailed information for both patients and health professionals on a large range of topics. |
Oncolink
www.oncolink.upenn.edu |
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Chemotherapy and Beyond
www.chemocare.com
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Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers the latest chemo information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends. |
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| Brain tumours |
Brain Foundation
www.brainaustralia.org.au |
This national organisation has elementary information on brain tumours as well as several other areas of interest for patients and families. |
American Brain Tumour Association
hope.abta.org |
A comprehensive site providing material from diagnosis to treatment. |
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| Breast cancer |
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
www.nbcc.org.au |
Australia’s national body providing information to the general public, diagnosed cancer patients, supporters and health/medical professionals. |
Breast Cancer Network Australia
www.bcna.org.au |
This website has a focus on women diagnosed with breast cancer as well as providing a role in advocacy. |
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| Gynaecological cancer |
Gynaecological Cancer Society Queensland
www.gcsau.org |
Targeted towards gynaecological cancer patients, this website contains valuable links to an Emotional support line and financial assistance program. |
Ovarian Cancer Program of the National Breast Cancer Centre
www.ovariancancerprogram.org.au |
Allied to the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, this site focuses on risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Ovarian cancer. Information is suitable for patients and health professionals. |
National Ovarian Cancer Network
www.ovca.org
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The homepage details the programs and activities of the organisation. It has more of a focus towards patients than health professionals. |
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| Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma |
The Leukaemia Foundation
www.leukaemia.org.au |
Australia's peak body for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. As well as outlining the programs available statewide and nationally, the website has detailed information covering diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. |
The Lymphoma Research Foundation of America
www.lymphoma.org |
Another website with thorough information on lymphoma, based in America. |
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| Prostate cancer |
Lions Australia Prostate Health
www.prostatehealth.org.au |
A site run by a national organisation that has resources related to diseases of the prostate. |
Prostate Cancer Foundation
www.prostate.org.au |
Another prostate focused site that seeks to fulfil the mission of the organisation; namely to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on Australian families through helping men deal with the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, funding research into prostate cancer and raising awareness about prostate cancer in the general community. |
The Queensland Chapter of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
www.pcfa.org.au
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The Queensland Chapter of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is a Queensland-based support group helping to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on Queensland men, their partners, their families and the community.
The group also aims to represent the interests of Queensland men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The chapter has thirteen groups in Queensland and all meet regularly to discuss prostate cancer-related issues in a casual, relaxed forum. Guest speakers are sometimes invited to address the groups.
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| Complementary and alternative therapies |
National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
nccam.nih.gov |
The American-based website contains information on research and warnings regarding the use of complementary therapies. Also has a section on clinical trials currently being conducted on complementary therapies. |
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre - About herbs, botanicals and other products
www.mskcc.org |
This site offers an A-Z listing of complementary therapies, their uses, side-effects, contraindications and research results. |
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| How to find a specialist |
The Cancer Council Australia
www.cancer.org.au |
For those persons seeking a medical specialist involved in cancer care, this link provides access to professional colleges offering expertise in the field. |
Cancer Service Providers
www.canceranswers.com |
Another option for those interested in seeking a medical specialist. The listings are limited to those health care professionals who subscribe to the site. |
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| Palliative care |
Palliative Care Queensland
www.pallcareqld.com |
Listing the programs and activities of this statewide organisation, the site also contains resources related to various subjects on palliative care. |
Palliative Care Information Service
www.pcis.org.au
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PCIS is a Queensland Health funded telephone support service for Queenslanders affected by terminal illnesses that operates during business hours. PCIS provides information about palliative care services and supports in your local area, as well as free resource material.
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| Clinical trials |
Australian Clinical Trials Registry (NHMRC)
www.actr.org.au |
The Australian Clinical Trials Registry is being established at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, with funding from the Australian Government, through an NHMRC enabling grant. |
The Cancer Council Victoria Online Clinical Trials Register
www.cancervic.org.au/trials/ |
Search device for those seeking clinical trials. |
New South Wales Cancer Council – List of trials in NSW
www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=490 |
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International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations
www.ifpma.org/clinicaltrials.html |
You can search for clinical trials that are currently active within Australia or search for results of those which have been completed. |
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| Decision support |
Ottawa Health Research Institute
decisionaid.ohri.ca/decguide.html |
A site offering guidance for anyone faced with making decisions on a range of medical as well as cancer related issues. The website provides a variety of frameworks which can be downloaded and used as a resource. |
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| Survivorship |
| www.acscsn.org/ |
American Cancer Society, Cancer Survivors Network provides online support for those seeking peer support, discussion, inspiration and strength. |
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| Helping children |
| www.wondersandworries.org/ |
Offers practical ideas for families seeking to support a child diagnosed with cancer. |
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